Karen Keys here, checking in with some post-Midwinter wrap-up.  I know a lot of folks are tuning in because they didn’t get the chance to attend Midwinter, but I picked up some handy-dandy advice for those of who did attend or who frequently attend conferences.

It’s called the 10-Day No-Work Post-Conference Rule. Amazingly, it means exactly what it sounds like. In the 10 days following the conference, try to give your brain a break and resist delving into committee business or other conference-inspired work. After requiring sponge-duty of your brain — ordering it to soak up every bit of information –  it deserves a vacation. My bean will be relaxing and enjoying the third Luxe installment,  Envy by Anna Godbersen.

If you doubt me … this advice comes straight from ALA staffers John Chrastka, Director of Membership Development, and Michael Dowling, Director of International and Chapter Relations Offices.